Hw98 sling advice please

[LewesNick]

Having recently taken possession of a lovely HW98 from a bbs member, I think it could benefit from a sling to help carry safely around an HFT course.

It looks to me that fitting a forward stud is not an option due to the action.
I have seen the barrel band option but I'm not that keen on the idea.

Do any of our noble members have any advice?

[Dragonboy]

Any shop with a Hull Cartridge account will be able to order you a 22mm barrel sling set. I cut some photographic film to protect the barrel when fitting it. A mate did the same and there were no marks when removed it a year later.

[LewesNick]

Any shop with a Hull Cartridge account will be able to order you a 22mm barrel sling set. I cut some photographic film to protect the barrel when fitting it. A mate did the same and there were no marks when removed it a year later.

Thanks for the reply. I'd rather not use a barrel band so was hoping that there might be some other option.

[Geezer]

Thanks for the reply. I'd rather not use a barrel band so was hoping that there might be some other option.

None that I can think of.

[bighit]

There is the cheater sling. Neoprene loops on the ends.

[bighit]

Gamo's version of it here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gamo-621240.../dp/B00172KHAS

[Jonjon79]

I'd go for the barrel band - as long as it's close enough to the breech (without causing interference) it'll be sturdy enough.

As already said, put something round the shroud to protect it - I use black electrical tape on my underlevers.

I certainly wouldn't want to be putting a stud in the fore-end of a '98 stock - it'll look shite.

[Barryg]

I agree with the others about a barrel band but there is this option, I suppose it would work on a break barrel

[LewesNick]

That side mounted sling stud has given me an idea.
Replace the forward side stock screw with an allen and file an m5 stud to have a short hex rod instead of thread.
Tap it into the screw head then braze to finish.
Fortunately I have the required parts at hand.

A custom sling plate will take care of the butt mount without drilling.


Thanks to all who responded!

[bighit]

That side mounted sling stud has given me an idea.
Replace the forward side stock screw with an allen and file an m5 stud to have a short hex rod instead of thread.
Tap it into the screw head then braze to finish.
Fortunately I have the required parts at hand.

A custom sling plate will take care of the butt mount without drilling.


Thanks to all who responded!

While your having the sling plate made ask John if he can do the sling bolt .

[LewesNick]

While your having the sling plate made ask John if he can do the sling bolt .

Wise words from a wise man, thanks.

I was thinking I might have to tap the stud into the screw when it was on the gun to get the stud orientation how I want.

[bighit]

Wise words from a wise man, thanks.

I was thinking I might have to tap the stud into the screw when it was on the gun to get the stud orientation how I want.

I thought that also. I wonder how the ones from the sellers that fit the HW100 and so on line up ? They mount on the stock hole to the action I think.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weihrauch-H...gateway&sr=8-2

You could add small washers to make it line up when tightened.

[LewesNick]

I thought that also. I wonder how the ones from the sellers that fit the HW100 and so on line up ? They mount on the stock hole to the action I think.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weihrauch-H...gateway&sr=8-2

You could add small washers to make it line up when tightened.

And we have a winner.
I have an hw100klt so I know the thread is the same.
Ordered hw100 forward sling mount, £5.75.
Saves a lot of bother if the length is sufficient.

Thanks old chap!

[bighit]

And we have a winner.
I have an hw100klt so I know the thread is the same.
Ordered hw100 forward sling mount, £5.75.
Saves a lot of bother if the length is sufficient.

Thanks old chap!

No worries. Hope it works out for you.

[averageplinker]

Can I ask why you didn't want a barrel band fitting? Just curious, not looking to pass judgement
Cheers